About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has a rigid idea of how a major life change, like getting a first pet or meeting a new friend, is supposed to go. It is a perfect choice for navigating the disappointment that occurs when expectations do not align with reality. The story follows twins Becket and Nicholas as they adopt a dog and a cat from a shelter. Becket, who is loud and outgoing, expects a high energy dog to match her personality, but ends up with a timid, shy pup. Meanwhile, quiet Nicholas ends up with a social butterfly of a cat. This gentle chapter book explores themes of empathy, patience, and unconditional love. It is ideal for children aged 6 to 9 who are learning that individuals, whether human or animal, have their own unique temperaments that deserve respect and understanding.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles pet adoption from a shelter in a very positive, secular, and realistic way. It briefly touches on the anxiety animals feel in new environments. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in reality.
